Course Description: 

This condensed one-day course provides practical knowledge, legal understanding, and proactive tools for preventing sexual harassment, ensuring that gentlemen leave with a clear sense of their responsibilities and the impact they can have in creating a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Course Content: 

1. Welcome and Introduction 

• Introduction to the course and
• Importance of sexual harassment prevention in the modern
• Group discussion: Why respect and professionalism matter?

2.  Understanding Sexual Harassment 

• Definition and types of sexual harassment:
• Quid pro quo
• Hostile work
• Examples of harassment: Jokes, innuendos, physical contact, and inappropriate digital

• Interactive Activity: Group discussion on behaviors that constitute

3.  U.S. Legal Framework for Sexual Harassment 

• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: An
• Employer responsibilities and
• Consequences of harassment: Fines, lawsuits, damages, and reputational
• Case studies of legal precedents and
• Q&A Session: Address participant questions on legal
• Break (15 minutes)

4.  Recognizing and Preventing Sexual Harassment 

• Identifying early warning signs of
• Subtle forms of harassment: Comments, emails, body
• Preventive measures:
• Maintaining
• Respecting boundaries in person and
• Role-playing activity: Scenarios of borderline behavior and appropriate

5.  Responding to Harassment Allegations 

• How to respond professionally if accused of
• Steps to take if witnessing harassment:
• Being an active
• Reporting
• HR processes for handling
• Interactive scenario: Handling a harassment

6.  Promoting a Respectful Workplace Culture 

• The role of leadership in fostering respect and
• Building a harassment-free culture: Tips for
• Supporting colleagues: How to help those affected by
• Group discussion: How to create a positive work

7.  Final Thoughts and Commitment

• Recap of the key
• Participants’ commitment to maintaining a respectful
• Final Quiz: Test knowledge on key
• Closing remarks and certificate of

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the legal definition and consequences of sexual harassment in the S.
2. Identify and avoid behaviors that could be perceived as
3. Recognize the importance of respecting personal and professional
4. Learn how to respond to and report incidents of sexual
5. Promote a respectful and harassment-free workplace

Interactive Components: 

• Role-Playing Scenarios: Participants practice recognizing and responding to inappropriate
• Case Studies: Review real-life examples of harassment incidents and legal
• Final Quiz: An assessment to solidify learning

Target Audience: 

Professional men in various industries across the U.S., interested in understanding sexual harassment laws, promoting workplace respect, and preventing inappropriate behavior.

Dates: 

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